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Automobilia Ladenburg

312 - MERCEDES BENZ, 1965, a precision model of the 1885 Benz Patent Motor Car, handcrafted by apprentices at Daimler-Benz AG in Mannheim, One-of-a-kind piece, 1:10 scale, mounted on a wooden base, extremely elaborate construction made of metal, brass, wood, and leather, featuring a detailed reproduction of the engine, belt and chain drives, steering, spoked wheels, and chassis - Crafted as an anniversary gift for Director R. Hölzner on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of service at Daimler-Benz, with a dedication plaque reading “The world’s first automobile—designed and built by Karl Benz in Mannheim in 1885” - Reproduced on a 1:10 scale by the apprentices of Daimler-Benz AG Mannheim for their esteemed Director R. Hölzner on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of service—Mannheim, May 1965,” 47x32 cm and approx. 26 cm high on a wooden panel, beautiful patina

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€6,000

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Estimation

€6,000 - 12,000

Sale fees

22.61%

MERCEDES BENZ, 1965, a precision model of the 1885 Benz Patent Motor Car, handcrafted by apprentices at Daimler-Benz AG in Mannheim, One-of-a-kind piece, 1:10 scale, mounted on a wooden base, extremely elaborate construction made of metal, brass, wood, and leather, featuring a detailed reproduction of the engine, belt and chain drives, steering, spoked wheels, and chassis - Crafted as an anniversary gift for Director R. Hölzner on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of service at Daimler-Benz, with a dedication plaque reading “The world’s first automobile—designed and built by Karl Benz in Mannheim in 1885” - Reproduced on a 1:10 scale by the apprentices of Daimler-Benz AG Mannheim for their esteemed Director R. Hölzner on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of service—Mannheim, May 1965,” 47x32 cm and approx. 26 cm high on a wooden panel, beautiful patina

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Auction details

Automobilia Auction November 2026 - Part 1
Friday, November 13
12:00 PM
26 Ilvesheimer Straße
68526 Ladenburg, Germany

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Automobilia Ladenburg +49 6 20 39 57 7870 info@automobilia-ladenburg.de
On Drouot for less than a year avec More than 2,000 lots published

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